Security Operations Dispatcher (Municipal Protective Services Operations)

Security Operations Dispatcher (Municipal Protective Services Operations)

Salary

$43,968.34 - $68,764.80 Annually

Location

Boston City Hall - 1 City Hall Sq

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2026-00011

Department

Property Management Department

Opening Date

09/08/2026

Closing Date

11/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits

Overview

Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, the Security Operations Dispatcher (Municipal Protective Services Operations) is an essential emergency operations position responsible for receiving emergency and non-emergency calls and signals for service over the telephone, computer, and radio. The Security Operations Dispatcher uses established protocols to process alarms and dispatch appropriate public safety resources. MPS Operations interacts daily with other operations and public safety dispatch centers to answer and transfer calls and incident information, and maintain communications with field personnel.

Municipal Protective Services (MPS) Operations is a 24/7, 365-day operation supporting over 600 City of Boston properties and facilities - maintaining radio communications and operations for MPS Security Officers and Supervisors, and monitoring intrusion and fire alarms across all City of Boston, Boston Public Schools, and Boston Public Library locations.

The City of Boston Property Management Departments (PMD) mission is to manage, maintain, repair, and provide security for the Citys municipal buildings, including City Hall and Faneuil Hall; to preserve the useful life of City facilities and reduce operating costs through effective preventative maintenance measures

Responsibilities

• Processes incoming and outgoing emergency and non-emergency signals from alarm monitoring software consistent with established protocols and procedures.
• Provides clear and relevant information to field and operations personnel in response to received alarm signals or calls.
• Communicates with Municipal officers, law enforcement, fire, and EMS units as necessary to ensure the safety of people and property.
• Provides daily feedback to the Shift Supervisor regarding the operation of the Dispatch Center, recommends changes to policies and procedures, and promptly reports incidents or issues affecting the continuity of operations.
• Speaks, works, and otherwise communicates effectively in high-stress and time-sensitive situations.
• Maintains a familiarity with the general geography of the properties and communities served to dispatch Public Safety Personnel effectively.
• Maintains an effective and positive working environment.
• Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications

• High School Diploma (or equivalent).
• Two (2) years of professional experience in security operations, public safety dispatch, telecommunications, or call center operations, including facilities, equipment, technology systems, and management practices, is preferred.
• Knowledge of accepted call handling practices for public safety call takers, emphasizing professionalism and customer service, is preferred, including familiarity with the principles and practices of radio communications and the appropriate policies and procedures used in public safety dispatching.
• A basic understanding of the operational needs of public safety responders when receiving dispatch information is preferred.
• Must complete training initiatives and certifications for call receiving and dispatching within six months of hire, including Emergency Telecommunicator Certification (ETC) through the National Academies of Emergency Dispatch (NAED) and CPR Certification.
• The ability to operate various technologies, including modern computers, radio & telephone systems, and monitoring software such as SIS Alarm Center.
• The ability to work independently with minimal supervision and in a busy and fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and competing demands on time.
• The ability to quickly process information from multiple sources (verbal, text, and video), keep information clear, make quick decisions based on minimal information, and accurately recall information on demand, especially names, numbers, and incident details.
• Deal with sensitive information discreetly and professionally, and carefully follow prescribed rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Be able to work in a shift-work environment with variable hours of work and schedule, and be available for overtime as needed.
• Proficiency in languages other than English is preferred.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Essential employee status.
• Callback and overtime are required.
• 24/7 operations with work scheduled on days others consider holidays.
• The ability to operate personal computers, view computer screens, alarm monitors, and CCTV monitors, and listen to radio and telephone communications for long periods is required.
• Sitting or standing at a stationary workstation for extended periods is required.

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

Terms:

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: SEIU/NP1-16

Hours per week: 40

The City of Boston is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite applications from all qualified individuals and do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected category.

At the City of Boston, we provide our employees with a wide array of benefits and resources that foster both their professional and personal development. Our goal is to make City government a place where everyone is empowered to make a positive impact for the communities in which we live, work, and play.

For full-time positions, employees may be eligible for the following benefits depending on the nature of their employment and applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for the position. View the Collective Bargaining Agreements page to learn more.

Benefits Available to City Workers

• Retirement & Savings Opportunities: Membership in the Boston Retirement System (BRS), a benefit pension plan providing lifetime income to vested employees when they retire, along with deferred compensation options to help you build a secure future. Visit boston.gov/retirement to learn more.

• Health Insurance & Benefits: The City offers competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus flexible spending (FSA), dependent care accounts, and life insurance for our employees. Visit boston.gov/insurance to learn more.

• Other Benefits: City employees enjoy a benefits package featuring paid time off and leave, subsidized transit (MBTA and Bluebikes), educational assistance, and employee wellness programs. Visit boston.gov/life-city-boston to learn more.

• Salary information: To view salary plans and understand how salaries work at the City of Boston, go to boston.gov/salary.

Part-time employees who are scheduled to work for 20 hours or more per week may also be eligible for benefits on a pro-rated basis. Please refer to the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) to learn more about any benefits available for this position.

If you have any questions about the benefits offered for this position, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 617-635-3370 or ohr@boston.gov.

Employer City of Boston (MA)

Address 1 City Hall Plaza, Room 612

Boston, Massachusetts, 02201

Phone 617-635-3370

Website https://www.boston.gov